Madonn', so much of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples, Milan - so many of the most iconic destinations in travel - along with thousands of lovely and fascinating back roads. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.


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Gorizia is a European Capital of Culture for 2025

Krzysztof Golik   Located at the foot of the Julian Alps in Italy´s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region about 45 minutes from Trieste, Gorizia has a population of just over 33,000 and is rich in history dating back to the year 1000, as well as scenic beauty and a unique blend of Italian, Slovenian, and Austro-Hungarian influences dating back to its long tenure as part of the Habsburg empire. The Piazza della Victoria (Victory Square) is the hub of the old town, and must-visit historical landmarks…

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Sicily, where what’s not on the tour itinerary is as important as what is

Victor Block   It happens all the time with the tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions"-- and I end up writing about all the things that aren't on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as "learning and discovery." Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the Greeks and Romans from the 8th century BCE; the city market initiated by the Arabs in 900 CE still operates…

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Witchy holiday doings in Italy

 Truus, Bob & Jan too!! Never mind Santa Claus, here on the eve of the Epiphany on January 6th (the 12th day of Christmas) a friendly strega (witch) called La Befana comes overnight to leave good children candies and presents and the bad ones lumps of coal (though since every kid (though since every kid has likely been bad once or twice during the year, in their stocking they´ll also get dark-colored rock candy, to symbolize coal). read post    

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  • Joseba Basabe March 24, 2025 at 8:22am
    While I do have a quibble here and there, this is actually pretty useful! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/expert...
    An expert’s honest review of every major city in Italy
    I’ve spent a lifetime exploring this beautiful country – here’s my candid verdict on its 30 biggest cities
  • Dave Acton December 23, 2024 at 1:33pm
    Italy now dominates the rankings for Europe´s best value ski resorts?? Apparently so, according to the London Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/advice/affordable-ski-resort...
    How Italy overtook Bulgaria as Europe’s top budget ski destination
    Ski holiday prices are rising, but new data reveal where your cash will stretch furthest this winter
  • Riccardo R October 9, 2023 at 3:38pm
    My country already has plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - especially when it comes to history and culture - but a new one UNESCO just chose to add for 2023 is a bit different. "The Evaporitic Karst And Caves Of Northern Apennines," in the Emilia Romagna region (Bologna being the main city here) are more than 900 gypsum caves spread over 60 miles (some going down more than 270 kilometres) - and some of them can be visited on tours! https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1692
    Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines
    This serial property is an unusually well-preserved and extensive epigenic gypsum karst terrain. It includes a very high density of caves: over 900 c…
  • David Paul Appell September 17, 2023 at 11:08am
    The last time I drove in Rome it was so chaotic and hair raising that I swore never again. But after reading this cool account I thought, well, maybe in the right hands... https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/vintage-fiat-car-tour-rome-italy
  • Dave Acton August 27, 2023 at 1:49pm
    A look in The Guardian at how some Italian localities are trying to address the woes of ¨overtourism¨: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/22/as-la-dolce-v...
    The world’s most perfect places are being turned into backdrops for our tourist selfies | Tobias Jo…
    Italy depends on tourism but despairs at the hordes who descend on its beauty spots. Its solutions are being watched around the globe
  • Jordan Simon June 18, 2023 at 10:20pm
    Coincidentally, my last trip to Italy included a visit to Bologna - and now just recently I read that many travel experts consider it an underrated gem. For the most part, I have to agree! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/24/the-no-1-underrated-city-in-the-wor...
    https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/24/the-no-1-underrated-city-in-the-world-according-to-175-travel-exper…
  • David Paul Appell January 24, 2023 at 4:07pm
    Having been to Genoa many years ago, I was interested to read this recent piece on the city in The Daily Beast - it's an often overlooked but well worthwhile destination! https://www.thedailybeast.com/genoa-a-once-powerful-italian-city-st...
    A Once Powerful Italian City Still Has Glimpses of Its Storied Past
    Genoa was once one of the greatest of the world’s movers and shakers, but lately it has been overlooked in favor of its former rivals.
  • Riccardo R December 24, 2022 at 11:18am
    "White Lotus" is one of the hits of 2022, and the Washington Post recently came out with a look at its locations in Sicily: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/white-lotus-sicily-hotels/
    Advice | Your ultimate ‘White Lotus’ itinerary for Sicily
    Plan a trip to the real hotel and locations from HBO’s ‘White Lotus’ season two.
  • María José September 2, 2022 at 8:50pm
    Fodor's recently published an interesting article on foliage watching in Italy: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/where-to-leaf-peep-in-italy-this...
    You Might Not Expect This European Country to Be Perfect for Leaf Peeping
    A rainbow of warm-hued tones awaits at these incredible places.
  • José Balido June 24, 2022 at 4:23pm
    In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and here's why Milan made the cut: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...
    10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…
    From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe
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